Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the water of life! Cocktails denote an occasion. They come with an aura of celebration, of decadence, of happy times and alternative realities. A cocktail is a work of alchemy, a potion which has the power to create a lasting memory and imprint it within multiple senses. Remember […]
Warninks Advocaat – Making a Snowball this Christmas
Advocaat Snowball Cocktail – A Retro ’70s Drink I remember my parents throwing cocktails parties in the ’70s when Snowballs were all the rage, especially at Christmas. Well, those ’70s cocktails are right back in fashion – so I was delighted to be given a fabulous gift box from Warninks with everything I […]
La Louche with Two Birds Absinthe
All About Absinthe and La Louche I’ve been hugely excited about reviewing the luminescent green bottle of Absinthe that arrived in the post from artisan spirits company Two Birds Spirits situated in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. They make some of the most enticing sounding spirits on the market and having reviewed their delicious Salted Caramel English […]
Lost Society now found in Putney!
Check out the new destination to eat, drink and socialise in Putney. Putney is relatively well-served with places to meet, eat and drink but the arrival of Lost Society brings a welcome new dimension. Formerly Lost & Co, the venue, right opposite Putney rail station, has undergone an exciting refurb and now provides a full day […]
The Courtyard Edinburgh
A beacon of comfort in Edinburgh’s East End “I love Edinburgh” said the American tourist to his young family, as he took in the length of the Royal Mile with its impressive historic buildings and clutter of souvenir shops. And I couldn’t help but agree. An easy journey from wherever you’re based in the UK […]
Bill’s Covent Garden
Day to night dining in comfort and style at Bill’s “Bill’s for breakfast!” is a cry often heard in our house at weekends. Our local branch has become our go-to-place when the family gathers and no one will take responsibility for producing a breakfast with the required amount of crispy bacon and pancakes, cooked to […]
The Ivy, Chelsea Garden Joins the Show
The Ivy on the King’s Road is as pretty as a picture. The original Ivy in the heart of London’s’ West End has been a favourite of celebrities for years; with accomplished cooking and a great location, it’s easy to see why. It’s also renowned for being a restaurant where it’s very difficult to secure […]
Mini-break in Royal Windsor & Eton
With the Royal Windsor Pub as your hub, take another look at historic Windsor on London’s doorstep. With its iconic round tower, Windsor Castle is instantly recognisable to those who fly into Heathrow, regularly drive along the M4 motorway or are one of the millions around the world who watched last year’s Royal Weddings. Easily […]
Vintry & Mercer – DND and Mercer Roof Terrace reviews
Vintry & Mercer Boutique Hotel, City of London: (invited press review) Vintry & Mercer is a brand new boutique hotel on Garlick Hill in the City of London from the same group who own South Kensington’s The Ampersand Hotel (which I reviewed recently). I’ve now been invited to their cocktail bar DND (Do Not Disturb) […]
Alfresco Dining at Terrazza on the Thames
Terrazza on the Thames at London Hilton Docklands It’s not very often you get asked to review a patio restaurant and the weather actually plays ball, so I was particularly excited to be trying out Terrazza on the Thames at the riverside Hilton hotel, Docklands. Although the skies looked dark and stormy, it was a […]